From Where I Stand

If Corbyn's Labour wants to call itself pro-worker, it must be proudly pro-migrant too
Opinion

If Corbyn's Labour wants to call itself pro-worker, it must be proudly pro-migrant too

From Where I Stand — The press might be hyping up an off the cuff remark from Corbyn about migration hurting workers, but Labour must stick to a principled, pro-migrant stance, argues Eleanor Penny.

Written by: Eleanor Penny

Labour pledged to scrap tuition fees and they will do. Ignore the Tory lies
Opinion

Labour pledged to scrap tuition fees and they will do. Ignore the Tory lies

From Where I Stand — The Tories are trying to smear Corbyn over Labour's pledge to scrap tuition fees, once again treating young voters with absolute contempt.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Everybody watches it, so why can't we have a grown up conversation about porn?
Opinion

Everybody watches it, so why can't we have a grown up conversation about porn?

From Where I Stand — The UK government wants all adult sites to use age verification and Britain is once again hysterical. Everyone watches it, so let's have a nuanced debate, argues Abi Wilkinson.

Written by: Abi Wilkinson

Life expectancy is flatlining in Britain, the Tories are cutting years off our lives
Opinion

Life expectancy is flatlining in Britain, the Tories are cutting years off our lives

From Where I Stand — Since the Conservatives came to power in 2010 life expectancy in Britain has near enough stopped increasing, after a century of constant growth.

Written by: Michael Segalov

If Trump does make a sneak visit to Britain, he'll see we (still) don't want him
Opinion

If Trump does make a sneak visit to Britain, he'll see we (still) don't want him

From Where I Stand — Even if Donald Trump only makes a sneak trip to the UK now his state visit has been cancelled, the British public will make it clear he's still not welcome.

Written by: Michael Segalov

Soon there might be justice for Hillsborough, but Scousers always knew the truth
Opinion

Soon there might be justice for Hillsborough, but Scousers always knew the truth

From Where I Stand — The news that six people will be charged with offences relating to the Hillsborough disaster is welcome, but let's be clear - this comes 28 years too late.

Written by: Ellie Mae O'Hagan

Stop sneering at the Grenfell Tower 'conspiracy theories'
Opinion

Stop sneering at the Grenfell Tower 'conspiracy theories'

From Where I Stand — There's nothing funny about confusion after trauma. Victims and their loved ones have every right to distrust the state right now. The fact that you're mocking working class communities in mourning says it all.

Written by: Dawn Foster

The Daily Mail and the Sun are hate preachers, they must be held to account
Culture

The Daily Mail and the Sun are hate preachers, they must be held to account

From Where I Stand — In the aftermath of any terror attack we look for the preachers who have radicalised. Last night's attack on Finsbury Park Mosque can be no exception.

Written by: Michael Segalov

I learned first-hand how harmful Tim Farron's views on gay people are
Opinion

I learned first-hand how harmful Tim Farron's views on gay people are

From Where I Stand — Tim Farron's resignation as Lib Dem leader sees him playing the victim, but the reality is Britain has rejected his outdated views that caused me and other young gay men so much pain.

Written by: Benny Hunter

Don't you dare say the fatal Grenfell Tower fire is not 'political'
Opinion

Don't you dare say the fatal Grenfell Tower fire is not 'political'

From Where I Stand — From poor safety standards to Tories rejecting laws to make all homes fit for human habitation, this morning’s tragedy in London is a political matter.

Written by: Aaron Bastani

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